Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Valga, Estonia

Water temperatures throughout the year and general information about Valga...

Valga is a coastal city in Estonia. It is a fairly dense town close to the water with a population of 13945 people. The water temperature around Valga varies extremely throughout the year. The temperature ranges from 0.9°C (33.5°F) in March up to 20.4°C (68.7°F) in the month of July, as shown in the interactive table below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 9°C (49°F) and the best time for water activities is summer, since Valga is located in the northern hemisphere.
Hover over the bars to see temperature for each month in Celsius and Fahrenheit.

What is the current water temperature near Valga?

The current water temperature in the month of March near Valga is ca:

Are there surf spots located close to Valga?

Not many surf spots are located in proximity to Valga. The next good one is Vaana, which is almost 129km (80.1miles) away from Valga. Click here to check out more information on Vaana and its current water temperature. If you don't mind the long travel, you can also try surfing Smitingen, which is 419.5km (260.6miles) away from Valga. Another surfspot is Smitingen, located approximately 419.5km (260.6miles) from Valga.

Are there sandy beaches close by?

There are not too many beaches close to Valga. The next good one is Riiska, which is only 15.9km (9.9miles) away from Valga. Another gorgeous beach near Valga is Viljandi, which is approximately 43.9km (27.2miles) away.

What kind of wetsuit do I need for Valga?

The sea temperature around Valga is relatively cold, reaching up to 20°C (69°F) in the months of June, July, and August. During this time, in the summer, a 3/2 wetsuit might be required to be in the water for several hours, but some might even be fine with a jumpsuit or even a wetsuit top for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving . Nevertheless, during early spring, water temperatures reach lows of nearly 1°C (34°F). During these months, a 5/6 drysuit with booties, hoddie and gloves is recommended to be able to stay in the water for several hours, but some might even be ok with a very high-quality 5/6mm wetsuit for very short amounts of time . For very windy conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be advisable to carry a stack of extra warm clothing and hot drinks.

How is the diving and fishing close to Valga?

Due to significant temperature changes throughout the year, fishing and diving conditions change a lot depending on the season. The temperature ranges from 1 to 6°C (34-43°F) during February, March, and April. Pollock, Winter Flounder, and Atlantic Cod are typical fish that can be found in waters of this temperature range. However, the conditions change during summer when water temperatures go up to 15 to 20°C (60-69°F). Fish that can often be found in waters of this temperature range include: Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish.

Directions to Valga: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Fun facts about Valga...

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